Jun. Cnty. Pa. 1915.3-2

As amended through June 29, 2024
Rule 1915.3-2 - Appointment Of Conciliator And Duties

The Court shall appoint a member(s) of the Bar or other appropriate person, as an official of the Court, to:

(a) Conciliate custody cases filed with the Court;
(b) Recommend to the Court that Interim or Temporary Orders be entered in appropriate custody cases;
(c) Recommend appointment of counsel for the child;
(d) Recommend the utilization of home studies and/or expert witnesses and make a recommendation regarding the payment of the fees related to the same.
(e) Recommend that the Court require one or more parties to attend the Parent Education Seminar in accordance with Local 1919 if the same had been previously waived by the Court.
(f) Address the issue of resolutions for contempt proceedings filed by a party in a case and make recommendations to the Court for hearing or resolution. The conciliator may not represent parties in custody matters before the Court while serving as Conciliator for the Court. The compensation of Custody Conciliators shall be set by order of Court.

Jun. Cnty. Pa. 1915.3-2

Amended effective 5/5/2005.